The opening of Hartman Rocks Recreation Area in Gunnison–and its 45 miles of singletrack–represents one of the most eagerly awaited signs of spring in the Gunnison Valley. READ MORE
The vixen that showed up in our meadow six weeks ago is still hunting through the snow. She is acutely focused, pawing across the thin crust of READ MORE
To: Our Friends Who Visit Gunnison-Crested Butte From: Us We are devastated by Covid 19. Some of our neighbors have tested positive. Almost 300 are self-quarantined with READ MORE
Winter is a great opportunity to explore the XC trails and roads around Gunnison on Nordic skis. Bluebird days, lower avalanche hazard and rolling views of the READ MORE
Blue Mesa Reservoir Lake Trout Tournament; $10,000 in cash prizes A six-month-long Colorado fishing tournament with $10,000 in prize money sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in READ MORE
Any trip to the mountains in winter can be a little foreboding if the whole family is involved. Let’s face it, it’s hard to please everyone all READ MORE
We all know how great it is to get out in the backcountry and onto the beautiful public lands that surround us. It is important to follow READ MORE
“I have a Borealis that would fit you like a glove!” It was more of a dare than an offer from my boss two weeks in advance READ MORE
For some folks the onset of winter means curling up with a book. For others it’s an opportunity to see their favorite outdoor places in a whole READ MORE
Spring break is coming, and with it comes the decision of where to skip off to for a week with the kids, your spouse or maybe just READ MORE
Voted Best Ski Resort in Colorado: Crested Butte Mountain Resort received an unexpected holiday gift in late December when The Denver Post–Colorado’s largest newspaper–announced the winner of READ MORE
Ice Fishing in Colorado Guide: The Gunnison Basin on Colorado’s Western Slope is home to both Blue Mesa Reservoir and Taylor Reservoir–Blue Mesa is the state’s largest–as READ MORE
This January 2020 brings the fifth Borealis Fat Bike World Championships back to Crested Butte for three days of fun and fat biking. Take a break from READ MORE
So, you’re visiting the Gunnison Valley for skiing, what else can you do while you are here for the winter? Below is a list of some of READ MORE
Top Ski and Snowboarding Shops and Rentals: Whether it’s renting equipment, buying a new pair of gloves, or getting your boot fit dialed in just right, visiting READ MORE
Trying to get in a good cardiovascular workout can be its own workout come wintertime in Colorado. Between lower temperatures, snow and (worse) ice, outdoor activities such READ MORE
Each year between Halloween and Thanksgiving, possibly earlier if you’re a planner, families and skiers from all over the world make a decision about where to spend READ MORE
When was the last time you really challenged yourself while skiing or snowboarding? Crested Butte Mountain Resort in the heart of the Rocky Mountains–well off the beaten READ MORE
Crested Butte Mountain Resort on the north end of the Gunnison Valley on Colorado’s Western Slope is renowned for its access to extreme skiing terrain. Sometimes, however, READ MORE
Southwest Colorado offers a whole world of recreation and fun that beats the I-70 corridor for its lack of crowds, easy access, and towns that haven’t been READ MORE
Fall Colors and Foliage: Every September Crested Butte + Gunnison welcomes fall with open arms. Cold nights, warm days, and trees blazing with color are all signs READ MORE
Crested Butte + Gunnison Fall 2019 Calendar of Events: Fall in the Gunnison Valley offers all of the recreation of summer without the crowds. Crested Butte and READ MORE
The river conditions of the Gunnison Valley will continue to provide plenty of water for fishing, rafting, and kayaking through September 30th and perhaps beyond. The READ MORE
Visit Whitepine: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
Mel Yemma is one of my personal local stewardship heroes and I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share a little bit about what makes her READ MORE
Here is the fishing report for Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley for the summer 2019 season. While lake anglers have reported great fishing for months in READ MORE
Colorado Wildflowers: With above-average precipitation this winter that continued through May, we were primed and ready once summer hit for a superbloom of a magnitude not witnessed READ MORE
Just two months away from its 9th annual film festival, September 26 – 29, Crested Butte Film Festival (CBFF) kicks it into high gear with three films READ MORE
Visit TinCup: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
This past year was a winter for the books. With precipitation for the winter at 134% of average, and 185% of average for May alone, it’s taken READ MORE
With over 2 million acres of public lands, the headwaters of the largest tributary of the Colorado River in Colorado, and Colorado’s largest lake, it’s no secret READ MORE
Visit Pitkin: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
With over 1000 miles of some of the world’s best singletrack in Colorado, it’s no surprise that some of the best trail running in the world can READ MORE
The 2019 summer events calendar for Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley is packed full of fantastic events this year and we’re looking forward to enjoying many READ MORE
Visit Powderhorn: In this series of town profiles, we’ll highlight the history and current stories of several smaller towns around the valley. Some still exist with year-round READ MORE
There are over a thousand miles of hiking around the Gunnison Valley. Many are very remote and strenuous. With young children, I have found some of the READ MORE
Unless you live in Colorado, chances are it’s going to take a bit of time to acclimate to the altitude on any given visit to our fine READ MORE
Take a well-deserved break from your outdoor pursuits in Crested Butte and see some of the best athletes in the world at theirs as Crested Butte Film READ MORE
Life is good in the Butte! On November 22nd, Crested Butte Mountain Resort started their season with the most coverage of any opening day since 1997. The READ MORE
By Cassie Pence Before farm-to-table was even a trend, Chefs Dana Zobs and Stacee VanAernem met the only farmer from Paonia delivering to Crested Butte, Enormous Brontosaurus READ MORE
It’s mid-July. Our miserable snowfall last winter means our rivers right now are August and September low. And they will continue to drop, even the dam-fed Taylor READ MORE
Summertime in the Gunnison Valley doesn’t mean just amazing outdoor adventures, it is also a time ripe with musical offerings. From talented local bands to GRAMMY award READ MORE
I love fires. I love campfires. I love fireplaces. I love grilling food over wood or charcoal. By the end of the fall, our family will have READ MORE
Spring is a secret season of excellent fishing throughout the Rockies, but in particular in the Gunnison Valley. Our low elevation snowpack has melted off and our READ MORE